Expert Penetration Tester

Amatriot Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatriot Group, LLC is seeking an Expert Penetration Tester in Washington, DC to lead advanced security assessments and drive testing strategies across cybersecurity disciplines. The role blends hands-on testing with leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in cybersecurity/penetration testing, and active DOE Q-Clearance or TS equivalent or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity and penetration testing experience required.
• Active DOE Q-Clearance or TS equivalent or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced security assessments, including hands-on testing of systems and applications.
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and deliver remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain assessment plans aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP controls.
• Execute security assessments and document findings accurately.
• Design, develop, and maintain tools to automate testing activities.
• Mentor a small team of junior testers and lead Purple Team exercises.
• Communicate findings to technical teams and executives.
• Support security operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance across lifecycle.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Risk remediation

Reporting

Clear articulation

Linux familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

OSCP

OSCE

CEH

CISSP

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Forescout

Carbon Black

Invicti

Scythe

Rubrik

Fidelis

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Location: Washington, DC
Security Clearance: Active DOE Q-Clearance or Top Secret (TS) equivalent or eligible to obtain.

Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*:$200,000 - $215,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking an experienced Expert Penetration Tester to lead advanced security assessments and contribute to the development and execution of penetration testing strategies. This role combines hands‑on testing with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across cybersecurity disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Security Assessments and Penetration Testing

Lead and perform advanced security assessments, including hands‑on penetration testing of systems and applications.

Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and deliver clear, actionable remediation recommendations.

Develop and maintain assessment plans aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP Cloud Security Controls.

Execute security assessments according to defined plans and document findings accurately and promptly.

Tools and Automation

Design, develop, and maintain tools and scripts to automate and enhance penetration testing activities.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Manage and mentor a small team of junior penetration testers, providing technical guidance and training.

Build and lead a Purple Team to perform joint red/blue team exercises with customer sites.

Communicate technical findings effectively to technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Security Operations and Risk Management

Support secure systems operations and maintenance, including security validation and accreditation activities.

Analyze and mitigate system security threats throughout the lifecycle, including risk assessments and implementation of security engineering controls.

Ensure compliance with business continuity, operations security, insider threat detection, physical security analysis, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field. [Required]

Experience

8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and penetration testing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. [Required]

Clearance

Active DOE Q-Clearance or Top Secret (TS) equivalent, or eligible to obtain. [Required]

Skills

Strong proficiency in vulnerability analysis, risk remediation, and reporting.

Ability to clearly replicate vulnerabilities and provide actionable mitigation steps.

Familiarity with Linux, Tenable Nessus, Forescout, Carbon Black, Invicti, Scythe, Rubrik, and Fidelis.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert)

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)